Directions

In a bowl, combine the tuna, mashed potato, parsley and egg. Add the zest of 1 lemon and the juice to taste, season then mix thoroughly.

Preheat oven to 220C. Toss the sliced potatoes, sliced lemon and onion in olive oil, season and cook for 30 minutes.

While the potatoes are cooking, form the tuna mixture into small cakes. Roll generously in the breadcrumbs. Heat a frying pan, add some oil and cook the cakes a few at a time, turning when golden. Serve on the potatoes and lemon.

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